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Thousands take the streets of London in climate strike

Around 100,000 people gathered at the rally demaded their right to a 'safe future'.

The recent heatwave in Europe between 1.5 to 3.0 °C hotter due to man-made climate heating

Things definitely heated up.

Greta Thunberg reaches the US, demands climate action from politicians

"Don't invite us here to just tell us how inspiring we are without actually doing anything about it," she said.

The climate warming we are causing is unparalleled in the past 2,000 years

There is no precedent for this warming event.

Greenland set to accelerate sea level change in the near future

Investment idea: pool air mattresses.

More than a quarter of U.S. and Canadian birds disappeared in the last 50 years

Almost three billion birds have disappeared across all habitats, including backyard birds.

Pink sea urchins have self-sharpening teeth

The animals regularly sharpen the edge of their teeth like you would with a knife.

Algae bioreactor sucks as much carbon as an acre of trees

It captures as much carbon as 400 trees.

Grassland birds will struggle to have babies because of climate change

"Too hot to date" -- birds.

New climate models show that global warming will be faster than expected

Hope y'all love heatwaves!

Black carbon pollution can reach the placenta, new study shows

Yet another problem associated with pollution.

Creamy white frozen dunes on Mars signal arrival of spring

Is that ice cream?

Meet the largest amphibian species -- it's been in a museum for 74 years

The world's museum host numerous important findings just waiting to be analyzed.

Plastic pollution is now in the fossil record

Plastic deposits in the soil have increased exponentially sine WWII, doubling every 15 years.

Federal government pushes ahead with plans to allow oil drilling in pristine Alaskan Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Please stop.

Dolphins are seeing a rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and it's our fault

Antibiotic resistance is reaching dramatic levels in some wild ecosystems, reports a study on bottlenose dolphins living in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon. One of the scariest public health issues we’re contending with today is the rise of antibiotic resistance. Many common bacterial strains are evolving to resist the drugs we rely on to treat them, […]

Climate change has to be addressed *now*, most Americans agree

Despite US President Donald Trump’s views on the issue, two-thirds of Americans believe climate change is either a crisis or a serious problem, according to a new poll — with a majority of people wanting immediate action on global warming and its negative consequences. The poll, carried out by CBS, showed that more than a […]

What light pollution is and what we can do about it

It's not like you could just flip a switch and... oh.

How Volcanic Mountains Cool the Climate

Though coastal plutons spew greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as they form, they also pull some of those gases back out of the atmosphere as they break down over time.

Oil companies are investing billions in undermining climate efforts

Talk is cheap.

Fossil fuel extraction and use in the Arctic is changing the local chemistry

The Arctic is seeing a buildup of pollutants linked to fossil fuels.

Climate warming could impair soils' ability to sustain crops

Turns out, more rain is not always what you want.

Power generator turns on the lights by harnessing the cold of the night

This is one cool example of renewable energy.

Seminal fluid blinds honeybee queens so they're less likely to mate with other males

A perfect example of a sexual arms race in the animal kingdom.

Marsupial giant pandas roamed Australia during the Ice Age

They likely chewed food in the same adorable way.

Hawaii explores manufacturing climate-friendly concrete

Scientists have turned pollution into a mineral that can be embedded into concrete.

As the planet changes, so do grasslands and their identity

Grasslands provide food and shelter for countless wildlife species -- but they're now threatened by climate change.

US citizens see weather disasters worsening, according to new poll

Most of the respondents blame global warming to some extent.

Zebrafish genes might unlock retina-regeneration therapies in humans

Fish is in the eye of the beholder.

Blend solar panels with agriculture, new study recommends

Solar panels and plants can work well together, the research shows.

Climate change is affecting coral's spawning synchrony

It's even more bad news for the corals.

Mini-satellite shows the inside of Hurricane Dorian

The technology could bring a revolution in how we visualize storms.

The Roman Empire changed the environment so much it cooled all of Europe

Even in ancient times, humans were powerful enough to cause slight anomalies in the climate.

Researchers finally figure out the protein that senses cold temperatures

Nobody likes feeling cold.

Like fossils: half a century of plastics are buried in layers of sediment

It's a depressing hallmark of human activity.

Cockroaches may soon become unkillable due to pesticide immunity

In the future, chemical might become redundant at controlling cockroaches.

Squirrels eavesdrop on birds to see when it's safe to come out

An unlikely alliance.

We're still not talking about the most effective individual steps to tackle climate change

Recycling? Taking the bus? Better light bulbs? That's all good, but how about taking fewer flights, eating more plants, and having fewer children?

Germany to ban glyphosate use by 2023

The controversial herbicide is thought to cause cancer and disrupt insect populations.

Why fruit flies can eat practically anything

Much like ourselves, fruit flies can survive on a number of different diets. A new study shows why.

Remora's suction disks evolved to enhance holding power, research shows

Researchers designed an artificial suction disc that is even more powerful than the real thing.

Solar is now cheaper than spot electricity prices in most of Europe

The massive decrease in the cost of solar energy doesn't show any sign of stopping.

Meat consumers need to accept their own role in the destruction of the Amazon

It boils down to eating beef.

Hurricane Dorian devastates Bahamas, reaches Florida

Florida -- brace yourself.

This Canadian startup is turning CO2 emissions into soap

Solving our current climate emergency requires immediate action in order to reduce the amount of carbon already dumped into the atmosphere by human activities. This is a huge challenge for a number of reasons and it won’t certainly happen overnight — which is why mitigating strategies such as capturing and sequestering carbon have gained so […]

Climate change in the Arctic is destroying Viking artifacts

Ancient Arctic artifacts are disappearing as warming unfurls.

Scientists discover drought-resistant gene in barley

An important research that might secure whiskey and beer against climate change.

Brain scans show how humans shaped dog evolution

Some breeds have different behaviors as a result of artificial selection at the hand of humans -- and it shows in the brain.

Nestlé wants to take 1.1m gallons of water a day from a natural spring in Florida -- and then sell it back as bottled water

Nestle's plan has been heavily criticized by environmentalists.

Biochar could be key to rebuilding the Amazon forest

A carbon-based material replenishes depleted soil by mining and other activities.

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